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Retail cannabis applicants vent after ruling stalls an already ‘slow as...

On the edge of Providence’s Federal Hill and West End neighborhoods is a former industrial building still filled with old machinery and abandoned pallets. It’s...

Cannabis retail license distribution poses challenge for commission

State cannabis regulators have yet to decide how they will handle the awarding of up to 20 cannabis retail licenses to applicants chosen by...
UP IN THE AIR: Jason Calderon applied for one of the cannabis retail licenses that will be available in an upcoming lottery, but an R.I. Superior Court appeal of North Kingstown’s zoning approval for a potential store on Post Road has thrown his chances to get a license into doubt. 
PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Some applicants face roadblocks on way to cannabis lottery

For Jason Calderon, CEO of marijuana cultivator Bonsai Buds in Exeter, the pursuit of a cannabis dispensary license has become a smoke-filled hall of...

Mass. cannabis panel OKs ‘pot cafes’ in new regs

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved new regulations that allow on-site marijuana consumption, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Thursday.  Under the approved regulations,...
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Most-read stories on PBN.com, November 2025

1. R.I. losing more than a business with ­closure of another foundry POSTED ONLINE: NOV. 28. Friends Foundry of Woonsocket, VIBCO Inc.’s casting partner...

R.I. cannabis sales grow modestly by 3.17% in Q2

WARWICK – Rhode Island’s cannabis sales increased by 3.17% year over year for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting modest growth in the market...
HARVEST TIME: 
Jason Calderon, CEO of Bonsai Buds LLC in Exeter, tends to mature marijuana plants in the grow room 
that are ready to be dried. 
PBN PHOTO/
ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Buzz kill? As R.I. prepares to expand cannabis licenses, sector’s future...

The last few years have been a struggle for Karen Ballou, owner of ­CultivatingRI LLC. She’s been waiting for state regulators to assemble the framework...

Most-read stories on PBN.com, May 2025

1. Santander Bank to close 18 branches, including Atwells Ave. ­location in Providence POSTED ONLINE: MAY 9 Santander Bank N.A. announced plans to close...

State opens new office to oversee legal cannabis industry

WARWICK – A new office is now charged with oversight and enforcement of the state’s legal cannabis industry established under the Rhode Island Cannabis...
Sasha Gorski helped launch Providence-based Talaria LLC in 2019. She started as a trimmer, grow hand and graphic designer. She is now co-owner, chief operating officer and head of marketing and brand strategy for the cannabis cultivator. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Define your brand

Sasha Gorski | Talaria LLC co-owner Who are you, and why should people buy your product? In any competitive industry, especially one as fast growing...
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